3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Maldives
Maldives: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 6 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Maldives, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Maldives is 6, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Maldives peaked at 39.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2021.
Maldives ranks 148th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Maldives, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 39.1 | — |
| 2001 | 34.7 | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 30.7 | -11.5% |
| 2003 | 27.2 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 26.9 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 21.5 | -20.1% |
| 2006 | 19.3 | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 17.6 | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 16.1 | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 14.9 | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 13.9 | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 12.9 | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 12.1 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 11.3 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 10.5 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 9.8 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 9 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 8.3 | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 7.6 | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 7 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 6.4 | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 6 | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.8 | 14.9 | 39.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.24 | 7 | 13.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 6 | 6.4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Maldives?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Maldives was 6 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 39.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2021.
- How does Maldives rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Maldives ranks 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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